Ralph Blankenbeckler

Ralph Bryan Blankenbeckler, wonderful husband, father, uncle, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on October 22, 2021, at the age of 93. He was born a twin son of Ambrose Gilbert and Lottie Grace Blankenbeckler. When his soul mate and cherished wife of 71 years, Maxine Goodwin Blankenbeckler, died on July 24, 2021, Ralph quietly whispered to her that he would see her soon and as promised he joined her 3 months later. His beloved twin brother, Royce (Mabel) Blankenbeckler, with whom he had spoken every single day died at the young age of 45. In addition, he also preceded in death by his older brother Bobby (Jane) Blankenbeckler, his younger sister Peggy (Leroy) Reynolds and his daughter-in-law, Sandy Blankenbeckler. He is survived by his 2 sons Jeff (Becky) and John Blankenbeckler; grandchildren, Aimee (Rob) Bang, Jennifer Spiker, Derrick (Jennifer) Kittredge, Cory (Emily) Blankenbeckler, Alyssa Blankenbeckler and Logan Blankenbeckler; great grandchildren Beren and Caden Spiker, Elle Kittredge, and Jake Blankenbeckler.

Ralph retired after 38 years as a Senior Executive with Ashland Chemical. He had graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and had a Master of Business Administration from Dayton University.

Ralph spent his retirement happily living and playing for 29 years on a golf course in Florida. He had many friends and participated on multiple leagues. He also enjoyed domestic and international travel. He and Maxine had wonderful years together traveling the country and the world. He was a devoted husband and caring father. He spent hours playing marbles and tossing a ball to his young sons. An incredible father, he had a goal of making sure his 2 sons had every opportunity to be successful in life. Most importantly he absolutely enjoyed every minute his family could be together. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends who will always remember his delightful wit, incredible intelligence and warm loving presence.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Schoedinger Dublin. A celebration of his life and graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on October 30, 2021, at Woodmere Memorial Park in Huntington, West Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Dayton University Business College. That would have been something that would have made Ralph happy. To leave online condolences visit www.schoedinger.com .